Beatrice Wishart MSP
@beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Shetland.
From Shetland, for Shetland.
All posts promoted by B. Wishart MSP, 4 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5DR.
From Shetland, for Shetland.
All posts promoted by B. Wishart MSP, 4 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5DR.
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All posts promoted by B. Wishart MSP at 4 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5DR.
All posts promoted by B. Wishart MSP at 4 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5DR.
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SNP financial mismanagement has come home to roost.
It’s clear that Scotland is being failed by both of its governments.
If you want a sensible, growing economy and decent public services then it’s time to vote Scottish Lib Dem and turf the SNP out of office once and for all.
It’s clear that Scotland is being failed by both of its governments.
If you want a sensible, growing economy and decent public services then it’s time to vote Scottish Lib Dem and turf the SNP out of office once and for all.
May 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
SNP financial mismanagement has come home to roost.
It’s clear that Scotland is being failed by both of its governments.
If you want a sensible, growing economy and decent public services then it’s time to vote Scottish Lib Dem and turf the SNP out of office once and for all.
It’s clear that Scotland is being failed by both of its governments.
If you want a sensible, growing economy and decent public services then it’s time to vote Scottish Lib Dem and turf the SNP out of office once and for all.
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Great support from MSPs across the board at our @parliament.scot 10th anniversary reception yesterday. @emmaharpermsp.bsky.social
@colinsmythmsp.bsky.social @suewebbermsp.bsky.social @beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social @jennimintomsp.bsky.social @sandeshgulhane.bsky.social
@colinsmythmsp.bsky.social @suewebbermsp.bsky.social @beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social @jennimintomsp.bsky.social @sandeshgulhane.bsky.social
April 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Great support from MSPs across the board at our @parliament.scot 10th anniversary reception yesterday. @emmaharpermsp.bsky.social
@colinsmythmsp.bsky.social @suewebbermsp.bsky.social @beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social @jennimintomsp.bsky.social @sandeshgulhane.bsky.social
@colinsmythmsp.bsky.social @suewebbermsp.bsky.social @beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social @jennimintomsp.bsky.social @sandeshgulhane.bsky.social
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In a way I should be grateful to Putin. Until Wednesday I was not entirely sure what to write about in this week’s Scotsman column. The news that I was banned from visiting Russia – for the high crime of “outright rudeness” no less – made the decision pretty easy.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
I've just been barred from entering Russia. Farage's ban must have got lost in the post
As Donald Trump attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky again on social media, it’s never been more important to stand by Ukraine and against Putin’s Russia
www.scotsman.com
April 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In a way I should be grateful to Putin. Until Wednesday I was not entirely sure what to write about in this week’s Scotsman column. The news that I was banned from visiting Russia – for the high crime of “outright rudeness” no less – made the decision pretty easy.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
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Sponsoring MSP @emmaharpermsp.bsky.social highlighted persistent inequalities in access to healthy food
@sandeshgulhane.bsky.social @brianwhittle.bsky.social @colinsmythmsp.bsky.social @beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social @suewebbermsp.bsky.social
@sandeshgulhane.bsky.social @brianwhittle.bsky.social @colinsmythmsp.bsky.social @beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social @suewebbermsp.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Sponsoring MSP @emmaharpermsp.bsky.social highlighted persistent inequalities in access to healthy food
@sandeshgulhane.bsky.social @brianwhittle.bsky.social @colinsmythmsp.bsky.social @beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social @suewebbermsp.bsky.social
@sandeshgulhane.bsky.social @brianwhittle.bsky.social @colinsmythmsp.bsky.social @beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social @suewebbermsp.bsky.social
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Time to say Game Over to this government ❌️🎮
Whilst the Scottish Government is happy to give fan service to our gaming industry, my FOI found they couldn't even pick up a phone when 160 jobs were lost with the closure of Axis Studios
Our gaming industry deserves better
Whilst the Scottish Government is happy to give fan service to our gaming industry, my FOI found they couldn't even pick up a phone when 160 jobs were lost with the closure of Axis Studios
Our gaming industry deserves better
April 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Time to say Game Over to this government ❌️🎮
Whilst the Scottish Government is happy to give fan service to our gaming industry, my FOI found they couldn't even pick up a phone when 160 jobs were lost with the closure of Axis Studios
Our gaming industry deserves better
Whilst the Scottish Government is happy to give fan service to our gaming industry, my FOI found they couldn't even pick up a phone when 160 jobs were lost with the closure of Axis Studios
Our gaming industry deserves better
Reposted by Beatrice Wishart MSP
There are many who voted for Ruth Davidson’s Conservatives who are dismayed to see the party lurching to the extremes.
Just like our newest MSP, Jamie Greene, they increasingly see in the Scottish Liberal Democrats a chance to do things differently.
Just like our newest MSP, Jamie Greene, they increasingly see in the Scottish Liberal Democrats a chance to do things differently.
April 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
There are many who voted for Ruth Davidson’s Conservatives who are dismayed to see the party lurching to the extremes.
Just like our newest MSP, Jamie Greene, they increasingly see in the Scottish Liberal Democrats a chance to do things differently.
Just like our newest MSP, Jamie Greene, they increasingly see in the Scottish Liberal Democrats a chance to do things differently.
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It took NASA 11 years to put a man on the moon but it’s been almost 20 years since the SNP came to power with a promise to dual the A9.
Dualling the A9 is so important, not just for the Highland economy but also for road safety.
Dualling the A9 is so important, not just for the Highland economy but also for road safety.
April 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
It took NASA 11 years to put a man on the moon but it’s been almost 20 years since the SNP came to power with a promise to dual the A9.
Dualling the A9 is so important, not just for the Highland economy but also for road safety.
Dualling the A9 is so important, not just for the Highland economy but also for road safety.
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Delighted to write again for the Farmers Guardian this week, on Trump, Farage - and the potential for chlorine-treated chicken to find itself on our supermarket shelves as part of a UK-US trade deal.
www.farmersguardian.com/blog/4411913...
www.farmersguardian.com/blog/4411913...
Alistair Carmichael on US-UK trade deal:
Efra Committee Chair Alistair Carmichel discusses Nigel Farages' backing of chlorinated chicken, Trump's tariffs, a US-UK trade deal and why British farmers need to be backed at all costs in negotiati...
www.farmersguardian.com
April 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Delighted to write again for the Farmers Guardian this week, on Trump, Farage - and the potential for chlorine-treated chicken to find itself on our supermarket shelves as part of a UK-US trade deal.
www.farmersguardian.com/blog/4411913...
www.farmersguardian.com/blog/4411913...
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Thanks @beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social for chatting with us about the action we need to see from both the Scottish and UK Govts to build a future where everyone can afford the essentials #sldconf
April 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Thanks @beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social for chatting with us about the action we need to see from both the Scottish and UK Govts to build a future where everyone can afford the essentials #sldconf
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Ofcom are running a consultation on understanding harms to women and girls online. The Online Safety Act requires Ofcom to produce guidance for tech companies to act against harmful content that disproportionately affects women and girls. More info:
www.ofcom.org.uk
March 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Ofcom are running a consultation on understanding harms to women and girls online. The Online Safety Act requires Ofcom to produce guidance for tech companies to act against harmful content that disproportionately affects women and girls. More info:
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Delayed ferries, over budget, painted on windows, a leaking hull, the short cables, cheaper to scrap and start again.
Yet not one SNP minister has resigned as a result of this series of catastrophes over many years.
Yet not one SNP minister has resigned as a result of this series of catastrophes over many years.
March 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Delayed ferries, over budget, painted on windows, a leaking hull, the short cables, cheaper to scrap and start again.
Yet not one SNP minister has resigned as a result of this series of catastrophes over many years.
Yet not one SNP minister has resigned as a result of this series of catastrophes over many years.
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An exciting delivery to the House of Commons office today - the banner for tomorrow's introduction of the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill. Looking forward to many more photos for MP colleagues in support of the Bill!
March 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
An exciting delivery to the House of Commons office today - the banner for tomorrow's introduction of the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill. Looking forward to many more photos for MP colleagues in support of the Bill!
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ICYMI: writing in the @scotsman.com on the legacy of Liberal leader Jo Grimond - and the lessons he still has for us as we face down the far right.
Thread to follow.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Thread to follow.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Why a Liberal's 60-year-old speech helps explain how to respond to Trump
Donald Trump and Nigel Farage are symptoms of our failures to face up to anti-democratic forces and make an economy that works for everyone
www.scotsman.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
ICYMI: writing in the @scotsman.com on the legacy of Liberal leader Jo Grimond - and the lessons he still has for us as we face down the far right.
Thread to follow.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Thread to follow.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
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This is thuggery from Trump and Vance, plain and simple.
They are bullying the brave true patriot Zelensky into accepting a deal which effectively hands victory to Russia. Unless the UK and Europe step up, we are facing a betrayal of Ukraine.
They are bullying the brave true patriot Zelensky into accepting a deal which effectively hands victory to Russia. Unless the UK and Europe step up, we are facing a betrayal of Ukraine.
February 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This is thuggery from Trump and Vance, plain and simple.
They are bullying the brave true patriot Zelensky into accepting a deal which effectively hands victory to Russia. Unless the UK and Europe step up, we are facing a betrayal of Ukraine.
They are bullying the brave true patriot Zelensky into accepting a deal which effectively hands victory to Russia. Unless the UK and Europe step up, we are facing a betrayal of Ukraine.
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@beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social
will use her Members' Business Debate to commend the fishermen of island and coastal communities and the benefits of, and challenges experienced by, the industry.
Watch live on SPTV from 5.15pm (approx) www.scottishparliament.tv
will use her Members' Business Debate to commend the fishermen of island and coastal communities and the benefits of, and challenges experienced by, the industry.
Watch live on SPTV from 5.15pm (approx) www.scottishparliament.tv
February 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
@beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social
will use her Members' Business Debate to commend the fishermen of island and coastal communities and the benefits of, and challenges experienced by, the industry.
Watch live on SPTV from 5.15pm (approx) www.scottishparliament.tv
will use her Members' Business Debate to commend the fishermen of island and coastal communities and the benefits of, and challenges experienced by, the industry.
Watch live on SPTV from 5.15pm (approx) www.scottishparliament.tv
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Lib Dem priorities will now be backed by hundreds of millions worth of government investment.
There is a long list of policies and projects that we’ve won for our constituents, and for Scotland as a whole.
There is a long list of policies and projects that we’ve won for our constituents, and for Scotland as a whole.
February 3, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Lib Dem priorities will now be backed by hundreds of millions worth of government investment.
There is a long list of policies and projects that we’ve won for our constituents, and for Scotland as a whole.
There is a long list of policies and projects that we’ve won for our constituents, and for Scotland as a whole.
The Scottish Human Rights Commission is visiting Shetland to share findings from their report on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the Highlands & Islands. They are holding a community empowerment event in Shetland Museum, Lerwick, on 10th February, 2pm-4.30pm. Tickets: t.co/PskCReUenK
February 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Scottish Human Rights Commission is visiting Shetland to share findings from their report on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the Highlands & Islands. They are holding a community empowerment event in Shetland Museum, Lerwick, on 10th February, 2pm-4.30pm. Tickets: t.co/PskCReUenK
Living Lerwick have produced a lovely Christmas advert, showcasing the value of supporting local businesses. You can watch it at the link below:
Shop local this Christmas
YouTube video by Living Lerwick
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December 13, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Living Lerwick have produced a lovely Christmas advert, showcasing the value of supporting local businesses. You can watch it at the link below:
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 – 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐱 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬. The first stage of the consultation on SIC’s Inter-island Transport Connectivity Programme opened on 9th December. Visit the link below to fill in the survey. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/83d6...
Inter-Island Transport Connectivity
Tell us about your experiences of using our inter-island transport
storymaps.arcgis.com
December 12, 2024 at 1:30 PM
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 – 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐱 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬. The first stage of the consultation on SIC’s Inter-island Transport Connectivity Programme opened on 9th December. Visit the link below to fill in the survey. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/83d6...
“Great news. The council’s unfair policy of charging residents an additional sum for transporting parcels via ferry when they had already paid for delivery didn’t align with their stated aim to support islands with small populations. I am pleased to have advocated for the unfair policy to end.”
‘Victory’ for Skerries as extra delivery charges for islanders scrapped
SKERRIES residents are celebrating after winning a near two-year battle with Shetland Islands Council (SIC) over parcel delivery charges. People on the...
www.shetnews.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 5:54 PM
“Great news. The council’s unfair policy of charging residents an additional sum for transporting parcels via ferry when they had already paid for delivery didn’t align with their stated aim to support islands with small populations. I am pleased to have advocated for the unfair policy to end.”
Read about my week here:
December 6, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Read about my week here:
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Glad to see Richard Tice taking such care over UK fishing. It is just a shame that neither he nor any of his Reform colleagues could be bothered to show up this afternoon to my debate... on UK fishing.
November 28, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Glad to see Richard Tice taking such care over UK fishing. It is just a shame that neither he nor any of his Reform colleagues could be bothered to show up this afternoon to my debate... on UK fishing.
Today in First Minister’s Questions I quizzed the FM on the current NHS dental system. The current so called ‘high street model’ is not working in Shetland where we have no options for different NHS dentist providers. I would like to see a model that ensures routine care for all NHS patients.
November 28, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Today in First Minister’s Questions I quizzed the FM on the current NHS dental system. The current so called ‘high street model’ is not working in Shetland where we have no options for different NHS dentist providers. I would like to see a model that ensures routine care for all NHS patients.